For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,671 students in Pacific Grove, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Grove, CA are Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pacific Grove, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pacific Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pacific Grove, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Down Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
485 Pine Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6568
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Monterey Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Pacific Grove, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Grove, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pacific Grove, CA include Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pacific Grove?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pacific Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Grove?
Pacific Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pacific Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pacific Grove include: Forest Grove Elementary School vs. Robert Down Elementary School, Robert Down Elementary School vs. Forest Grove Elementary School
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